Forfar Murals Trail: The Tale of a Guide Dog

The murals scattered across Forfar tell the story of a guide dog, and honestly, it's a walk that sneaks up on you. You're wandering through an ordinary market town in Aberdeenshire, then suddenly there's this narrative unfolding on building sides and back lanes - a proper piece of public art that gives the place real character.

What you're actually doing is following a trail around town, spotting murals that chart the life and work of a guide dog. It's not a massive undertaking - you can do it in an hour or so, depending on how many photos you take and whether you get distracted by Forfar's independent shops and cafes. The murals themselves are well-executed and worth looking at properly rather than just snapping from the pavement.

This works best for families with kids old enough to appreciate the story, or anyone who's into street art and local heritage. It won't grip you if you're after dramatic landscapes, but it's a solid addition to a park-based holiday nearby. Greenhillock Glamping sits just four and a half miles out, so you could easily combine a morning wandering the murals with afternoon time at the park.

Admission is free - it's all outdoors and on public streets. No timing restrictions either, so go whenever the light's good or when you fancy a break from the campsite. It's a bit different from the usual trail experience, and that's precisely why Forfar's worth a stop.